http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/ Chorley Citizen /sport/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:03 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:03 +0000 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/ http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5057763.Rossendale_United_turn_to_Zico_for_Chorley_clash/?ref=rss THE roar of ‘Zico... gol’ echoed around international stadiums in the 1980s as the iconic Brazilian legend took the footballing world apart. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:03:16 +0000 70c184220cde2f1305bb16747fe61023 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5055482.D_day_for_Lancashire_s_Old_Trafford_revamp/?ref=rss TODAY is D-Day for the future of cricket at Old Trafford as planning chiefs decide whether to give the green light to the revamp of the famous ground. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:36 +0000 44ae49a095d033f2a2c43d60a5d3d78b http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5053148.Red_Rose_meeting_moved/?ref=rss The 2010 annual general meeting of Lancashire County Cricket Club has been put back by two days and will now take place at Old Trafford on Monday, June 21, 7pm. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:44:41 +0000 1c28bacf194e82eab3f5bd446196bed0 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5050695.Kumar_s_Lancashire_switch_in_doubt/?ref=rss LANCASHIRE fear they may miss out on Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara – if a proposed Test series in India gets the green light. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000 1243fded9753c7112b3f7a33c9ceb02c http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5052340.County_cricket_stars_on_Blackburn_brewery_tour/?ref=rss Lancashire cricket stars toured Blackburn’s Thwaites brewery yesterday as a new season beckons Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:17:14 +0000 97d86ada7941e59887516ec87f40d08f http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5049013.Lancashire_captain_looking_for_final_piece_in_jigsaw/?ref=rss GRITTY Lancashire captain Glen Chapple is determined to see the Red Rose bloom this summer – and reckons that a winter of discontent for some means that everyone will be ready for the season. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:44:08 +0000 da655eda0cddb0e8dbd3525be2e1fe14 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5047612.Chorley_look_to_hit_goal_trail_against_Rossendale_United/?ref=rss Chorley are looking to end a run of four games without a win when former Magpie favourite John Hughes brings his Rossendale United team to Victory Park on Saturday for a UniBond First Division North clash. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:13:54 +0000 a22287d8cab34f672234639e5ee59964 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5047915.Lancashire_coach_looks_forward_to_Flintoff_return/?ref=rss Lancashire coach Peter Moores has "no doubt at all" that Andrew Flintoff will play again. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:05:07 +0000 9b23b1606104613eaf059e0d64d83af1 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5047897.Jimmy_Anderson_takes_a_break_from_Barbados_trip/?ref=rss Burnley pace ace James Anderson will not be on the plane when Lancashire fly off to Barbados for their pre-season tour next weekend – but head coach Peter Moores expects the star bowler to be fit for the County Championship opener next month. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:57:33 +0000 dbda5302b4174127b88b4922bb8cb9db http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5047618.Magpies_fans_thanked_for_Victory_Park_clear_up_efforts/?ref=rss Thanks for your efforts The Chorley board of directors showed their appreciation for a good turnout of workers at Victory Park on Sunday for the clean-up operation, part of the club’s efforts to obtain a Grade D ground grading from the Football Association and UniBond League. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:15:32 +0000 31f2bde907cb0fa70e468dfa105848e4 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5046618.Chorley_0_Woodley_Sports_0/?ref=rss CHORLEY ended a run of three straight defeats in a largely tedious goalless draw against stubborn Woodley. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:57:15 +0000 f5a1f8c626ceea803f2486872a74a74c http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5037151.Chorley_boss_still_aiming_for_play_offs/?ref=rss Chorley are at home as they welcome Woodley Sports to Victory Park as they continue life without their former Preston North End and Rotherham star Martin Clark. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:20:00 +0000 caaf812860c617cf83ae878efdaebd6c http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5036364.Chorley_fans_can_help_Victory_Park_make_the_grade/?ref=rss Chorley’s band of loyal fans, already the envy of many UniBond clubs, have been asked to perform a different role. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:32:14 +0000 f39d6a87d8633a1bf3c52e1446f0fb43 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5037164.Chorley_matches_rearranged/?ref=rss Chorley's match at Wakefield, which was postponed because of the Yorkshire club’s involvement in a cup tie, will now be played on Tuesday March 16. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:30:03 +0000 da3f5b7bdcd4e7827c720daa454f5dc9 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5033509.Lancashire_rocked_by_Du_Plessis_blow/?ref=rss Lancashire have lost their appeal to retain the services of Francois Du Plessis for the forthcoming season. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:30:38 +0000 16fff6eea5daa2ca033d91ff666682a6 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5033556.Chorley_1_Leigh_Genesis_5/?ref=rss CHORLEY paid the price for an error-strewn display against a slick Genesis side. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:53:19 +0000 11ef1d6114ebac21b166b2752962b015 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5024050.Chorley_take_on_Leigh_Genesis/?ref=rss The Magpies take on one of manager Steve Waywell’s former clubs, Leigh Genesis, at home this weekend. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:50:00 +0000 0685aae876f9d8e35b78c5d5e889aa40 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5023425.Chorley_game_at_Salford_City_tonight_postponed/?ref=rss Chorley's Unibond league match at struggling Salford City has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:26:16 +0000 f3600f4639f0f76bc783d9e1d29756d9 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5023670.Chorley_boss_praises_fans_after_bumper_crowd/?ref=rss Steve Waywell said a big thank you this week to the Chorley fans who swelled the attendance to a bumper 438 for Saturday’s exciting clash with First Division North leaders Lancaster City. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:59:56 +0000 f149731285a6bdf633f49cfc1f419eee http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5023681.Clarky_hangs_up_his_boots/?ref=rss Former Chorley skipper Martin Clark has reluctantly decided to retire after a distinguished career of almost 25 years. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:02:55 +0000 50bde2536a2bf4fb9b23537576d4da4e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5021045.Chorley_1_Lancaster_City_2/?ref=rss With the spice provided by the return of manager Tony Hesketh to his former club, the Magpies and City served up a tasty ‘derby’ for an excellent crowd of 438. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:41:44 +0000 d70ffce623ba4ca9a4d116eb9984c1d1 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5017547.There___s_no_hard_feelings__says_former_Chorley_boss/?ref=rss EX-CHORLEY manager Tony Hesketh makes his first return to Victory Park since his controversial exit tomorrow – but he insists there should be no hard feelings ahead of a huge UniBond League game between the Magpies and Lancaster City. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:40:00 +0000 578aac25e00fce7a40d012ea846f4681 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5013698.Bumper_crowd_hope_as_Chorley_face_Lancaster_City/?ref=rss Chorley are hoping that this Saturday’s Victory Park clash with leaders Lancaster City will attract a bumper crowd for their first home game in nearly a month. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:55:30 +0000 d575d3097076a082d055f8818430ee51 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5013703.Chorley_face_Salford_City_in_midweek_clash/?ref=rss Chorley will be back on the road on Tuesday, hoping for a league double against a Salford City team battling for First Division North survival. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:56:16 +0000 27697fe0cb62d55d2e631773deedd4b6 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5008368.AFC_Fylde_2_Chorley_1/?ref=rss Chorley were unlucky to be edged out by the odd goal in an enthralling match which fully merited the description end-to-end. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:37:43 +0000 7f652af8d7c6f8d45c3460aa1889ba2e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/5003873.Magpies_make_journey_to_AFC_Fylde/?ref=rss CHORLEY tomorrow head to an AFC Fylde side who have failed to set the league alight despite their hefty spending. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:53:11 +0000 c54e83976799aace199dc9c5c0e69dd8 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/4998226.Rossendale_United_1_Chorley_2/?ref=rss CHRIS Amadi and Steve Burke scored the goals for Chorley as they beat derby rivals Rossendale United at Dark Lane on Tuesday night. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:05:27 +0000 9fc65c0bd067a803db759eb26a6df5c3 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/4996871.Chorley_Paralympic_hopeful_gets_funding_boost_from_college/?ref=rss Chorley sprinter Graeme Ballard is getting a helping hand from a local college as he bids to compete in the 2012 London Paralympics. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:21:33 +0000 e0a4e515919bc476f6eeb640ac178780 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/4994623.Leigh_Genesis_0_Chorley_2/?ref=rss CHORLEY accounted for promotion hopefuls Leigh with unexpected ease to make it four wins out of five. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:05:09 +0000 a3e97a9c96ef38068d4d50536bcaa9f0 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/sport/4994080.Chorley_FC_launches_youth_training_project/?ref=rss Chorley Football Club is opening its doors in a bid to provide local youngsters with the opportunity to gain a range of qualifications. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:40:17 +0000 9bc16d9434e3e650c4cfd685bd4cad33